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Bureau County chooses Trump, Sanders Statewide totals: Trump and Clinton

By Goldie Rapp

54.04 percent of their votes to Bernie Sanders, followed by Hillary Clinton at grapp@bcrnews.com 44.30 percent.

On the Republican side, Bureau County PRINCETON — Bureau County election judges were rushing to beat the storm voters chose Donald Trump as their top canTuesday evening as they quickly filed didate at 39.45 percent of total Republican into the clerk’s office at the courthouse votes. Trump was followed by Ted Cruz at 30.62 percent to deliver voter of the votes and results from all Precinct Committeeman John Kasich at areas of the counPrinceton 5 17.40 percent of ty. the votes. Marco Despite the PRINCETON — The only contested race in Rubio, who on thunderstorm that quickly blew into Bureau County on the local level of Tuesday’s Tuesday night the area, all ballots Primary Election was between Republican announced he dropping made it safely and candidates Bob Warren and Richard Volker, was soundly and were who faced off for precinct committeeman in out of the race, captured 8.32 all accounted for Princeton 5.

Volker defeated Warren in the race with 78 percent of the following the cloBureau County sure of the polls at votes to Warren’s 71 votes.

Republican vote.

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Statewide, In Bureau County, the number of Republican ballots cast Bureau County voters agreed with state outnumbered the Democratic ballots by results on the Republican side.

Illinois voters also chose Trump as 2,112 voters.

Democratic ballots cast totaled 3,454, their top Republican candidates with compared to 5,566 Republican ballots. 38.8 percent of the vote, followed by There were also 63 nonpartisan ballots Cruz at 30.3 percent and Kasich at 19.7 cast. There were a total of 9,083 ballots percent.

On the Democratic side, Clinton barecast in Tuesday’s general primary elecly slid past Sanders with 50.5 percent of tion.

The top presidential candidates for the votes compared to Sanders’ 48.7 percent primary for Bureau County were Republi- of votes.

Aside from presidential candidates can candidate Donald Trump and Demoin Tuesday’s primary election, Bureau cratic candidate Bernie Sanders.

Voters on the Democratic side gave County voters also selected party candi-

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Bureau County voters headed to the polls for the primary election on Tuesday, March 15.

For the presidential race, Bureau County voters chose Donald Trump as their Republican candidate and Bernie Sanders as their Democrat candidate. Statewide, Trump also got the nod, however, Democrat Hillary Clinton edged on Sanders. dates for Bureau County Board positions, as well as for offices of coroner, state’s attorney and circuit clerk, however, none

of these primary races were contested.

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State, federal races decided

By Terri Simon and Megan Smith news@bcrnews.com

Happy St. Patrick’s Day BCR photo/Terri Simon

Green was the theme of the day on Wednesday at the Zearing Child Enrichment Center in Princeton, as the students there prepared for St. Patrick’s Day. The 3- and 4-year-old class, taught by Tiffany Mussche and Hailey Schaefer, was busy helping their young students to paint, using the color green. Pictured is Cooper Strickland, 3, who participated in the activity with gusto and proudly announced he had painted green snow ... not quite a shamrock, but it was green, nevertheless.

Yes or no ...

Voters weigh in on area propositions

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Voters took to the booths Tuesday, March 15, to cast their primary vote for the next president of the United States, and while there they gave their opinion on other political matters pertinent to Bureau County.

Voters helped to decide the following Bureau, Putnam Year 170 No. 33 One Section - 20 Pages

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and Lee County propositions: Tiskilwa Rural Fire Protection District Bureau County voters allowed the Tiskilwa Rural Fire Protection District to levy a special tax at a rate not to exceed .40 percent of the value of all taxable property within the district, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, for the purpose of providing an ambulance service, by a vote of 338 for the proposition to 149 against.

Putnam County voters had their say with a vote of 79 votes for to 21 votes against.

The proposition passed.

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Besides casting a primary vote for president of the United States, Bureau County voters helped influence state and federal races as well.

U.S. Senate Democrats in Bureau County gave Tammy Duckworth the majority of their votes for the U.S. Senate by casting 1,993 votes. Coming in second in the county was Andrea Zopp with 746 votes, followed by Napoleon Harris with 359 votes.

Statewide, Democrats gave the nomination to Duckworth.

Republicans in Bureau County voted for Mark Kirk.

Kirk earned 3,193 votes, and James Marter received 1,875 votes.

In the state, Republicans gave the winning nod to Kirk.

Duckworth and Kirk will face off in the November general election.

74th District of the Illinois House of Representatives

Three men were on the ballot, hoping to keep the seat currently held by the retiring Rep. Don Moffitt a Republican in Springfield.

Moffitt, R-Gilson, did not seek a 13th term. The 74th District includes portions of Lee and Bureau counties, as well as Henry, Knox and Mercer counties.

Bureau County Republicans favored Daniel Swanson of Alpha in Tuesday’s primary. Swanson received 1,470 votes, followed by Michael DeSutter, 791 votes; and Wayne Saline, 440 votes.

Throughout the district, the overall winner was Swanson who will face Democrat Bill Butts, an attorney in Galesburg, in the Nov. 8 general election.

Butts ran unopposed.

76th District of the Illinois House of Representatives Republicans are also hoping to find another seat in the Illinois House in Springfield for the 76th District, most recently vacated by former Illinois

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Quite the character Hall High School senior wins prestigious award due to his integrity

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

​SPRING VALLEY — Recognized for his achievements as an individual who gives full effort on and off the playing field, Hall High School senior Jake Merkel is the recent recipient of the Burlsworth Character Award.

The award winner characterizes a student who understands leadership and attention to detail, whether that’s running a crisp route on the way to the end zone, understanding the value in studying for a test or simply speaking to one’s peers with kindness and respect.

Merkel was nominated by Hall High School head football coach Randy Tieman, and the senior wide receiver/ safety said he wasn’t actually aware of his inclusion as a finalist until he won the award, and yet his thoughts on teamwork indicate his worthiness of the achievement.

“If you can get everybody on the same page, you’ll have good team chemistry, and that’s how you win games,” Merkel said, mentioning he also protects third base on the Hall baseball team and brings a hefty Louisville Slugger to home plate each time he’s called upon.

“If you care for each other, you’ll play well together.”

The Burlsworth Character Award is handed out in memory of Brandon Burlsworth, a nerdy walk-on to the Arkansas Razorbacks football team whose tireless dedication to improvement turned him into a first team All-American in 1998. Burlsworth was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999, but died in a head-on car crash just days after the draft.

Merkel epitomizes the kind of person Burlsworth was — a hard-working slice of humble pie — and he credits

Voters From Page 1 Dalzell Fire Protection District The public decided to increase the rate of the special tax levied by the Dalzell Fire Protection District – for the purpose of providing funds to pay the costs of emergency and rescue crews and equipment – to not more than .10 percent of the value of all taxable property within the district, as

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The Burlsworth Character Award, earned by Hall High School senior Jake Merkel, represents a student athlete who epitomizes hard work and the proper approach to not only school and sports, but life itself. his approach to life to being raised in a tight-knit family.

“My family is really close, and they always taught me to have good manners and do the right thing, so I picked up on it early and have been doing it ever since,” Merkel said, mentioning his older brother has been there for him throughout his life, teaching him how to conduct himself properly even as they have somewhat oppo-

equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue by a vote count of 77 votes for the proposition to 59 votes against.

LaMoille Community Unit School District No. 303 Bureau County voters went against the LaMoille CUSD No. 303 Board of Education in issuing bonds in the amount of $3,500,000 to pay for the cost of building and equipping an addition to the Allen Junior High School gymnasium building to create a K-8 facility by a vote of 366 against

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Jake Merkel, a senior at Hall High School, won the Burlsworth Character Award, due to his blend of humility and leadership on the field and in the classroom.

site personalities.

Merkel believes in the power of the little things, like a kind word or a positive gesture, and knows at a young age being a leader means treating everyone with genuine kindness, regardless if they are friend or stranger. His future plans include studying sports management at North Central College or St. Ambrose University.

“It was kind of surprising win-

to 226 for.

Lee County votes were tallied at six votes against to three votes for.

Collectively with both counties, the proposition was defeated.

Also concerning LaMoille CUSD No. 303, Bureau County voters chose not to allow the Board of Education to issue bonds in the amount of $2,000,000 to pay for the cost of building an addition to the Van Orin school building to maintain a K-3 facility and alter, repair, equip and

ning this award because you never think about trying to win something for having good character, but it’s definitely cool.”

As a reward for the accolade, Merkel, Tieman and Hall High School will be included in the end credits of the movie “Greater,” the summer 2016 film commemorating Brandon Burlsworth.

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renovate the site, casting votes of 420 votes against the proposition to 152 for.

In Lee County, the votes came in even at four votes for and four votes against.

That proposition was also defeated.

Proposition to create Lake Arispie Sanitary District Voters decided they did not want a Sanitary District by a count of 17 votes against the proposition to 14 votes for it.

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Voter turnout PRINCETON — Voter turnout in Bureau County for Tuesday’s general primary election came in at 38.03 percent of the county’s 23,881 registered voters.

Bureau County Clerk Kami Hieronymus said it’s been a long time since her office has seen such a high turnout.

She sited the presidential primary race as being the main reason for the great turnout.

During the day on Tuesday, Hieronymus was actually predicting a 38 percent voter turnout before the polls closed. She said based on the higher than usual early voting numbers, along with projections and calculations of turnout throughout the day on Tuesday, she was thinking turnout was going to end up around the 38 percent mark.

The Top 3 Bureau County precincts with the highest turnout included Milo,

Wheatland and LaMoille.

Milo, which had 56 percent turnout, and Wheatland, which had 53 percent turnout, both included voters who are in the Tiskilwa Fire District and had a say in whether or not to levy an ambulance tax.

The LaMoille precinct also had 53 percent voter turnout. Voters in the precinct were also faced with propositions related to the schools.

Looking ahead to the November elec-

Pumping up the penalty Spring Valley City Council diligent in cleaning up their sewer problems

By Eric Engel eengel@bcrnews.com

SPRING VALLEY — It appears Spring Valley is still having problems with unwanted debris clogging up its water pumps, so the aldermen discussed how to solve this problem at the city council meeting Monday, March 14.

Superintendent of Public Works Jeff Norton said they are still finding wipes, plastic gloves, paper towels and even socks in the pumps, and there’s no sense changing pumps and having them destroyed if the problem can’t be resolved. Fliers have been handed out, and city officials have traveled door-to-door to expose the problem to community members.

Mayor Walt Marini indicated he and Norton would go talk to local businesses that may be directly affiliated with the problem, and Norton added a new pump costs $15,000, so a surcharge might be necessary if they can pinpoint offenders.

Alderman Jeff Janusick pondered

on whether fines might be imposed on verified offenders, and city attorney Jim Andreoni quoted Section 725 of the city code provisions: “No unauthorized person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, deface or tamper any structure or pertinence of equipment which is part of sewer works. Any person violating the provisions shall be subject to immediate arrest under a charge of disorderly conduct.”

Andreoni added penalties can be an amount up to $1,000 if a resident or business is found guilty of such an offense, but guilt must be proven before any action can be taken.

Police Chief Kevin Sangston said they recently did a yearly sprinkler inspection and found a pressure gauge in need of replacement, with another internal inspection of the fire department connection check valve resulting in a cost of $1,075.

He also noted fire sirens were replaced at City Hall and John F. Kennedy Elementary School, so although

the sirens won’t go off at 6 p.m. any longer, they are fully functioning in the event of an actual emergency.

In other business, engineering expert Mike Richetta said City Hall is not mandated to provide automated doors, but they are relatively inexpensive if the city were to choose to install one with an electrical push button.

Richetta also updated the situation concerning a temporary road for the bridge and wastewater treatment plant projects. The aldermen approved a temporary use permit for a road on city property to be used during construction and eliminated thereafter.

Also, with the upcoming fishing tournaments approaching, “walleye bucks” — a $10 certificate given to each fisherman partaking in the tournament to be spent at local businesses — were approved with hopes the certificates would encourage further in-town commerce. Aldermen Ken Bogacz and Fred West voted against the walleye bucks.

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tion, Hieronymus predicts voter turnout to be even higher. She hopes more voters will take advantages of the early voting option which is open to voters during the two weeks leading up to the election.

She said with early voting, registered voters can take the time out of their schedules to vote when it’s convenient for them. Also, early voting prevents having to stand in long lines on Election Day.

IVCH restricts visitors because of flu activity PERU — Because the Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting widespread flu activity in the state, Illinois Valley Community Hospital is temporarily limiting visitors to patients to people who are 18 years of age and older. IVCH is also

encouraging patients to limit visitors to their rooms to two at any one time.

“We’re restricting visitors to better protect our patients and staff from illness,” said Deb Patyk, IVCH infection control coordinator.

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the nomination. Long will face off against Democrat Andy Skoog of LaSalle in the November general election. Skoog was appointed to replace Mautino, upon his resignation from the House, and ran unopposed in the primary.

The 76th District represents all or portions of Bureau, Putnam, LaSalle and Livingston counties.

Voting totals are still preliminary.

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From Page 1 Rep. Frank Mautino, who began his new job as Illinois Auditor General at the beginning of the year. Two Republican candidates vied for the seat — Jacob Bramel of Marseilles and Jerry Long of Streator.

Bureau County gave Long the nod with 651 votes. Bramel received 379 votes.

District-wide, Long won

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Salute to Ag draws a crowd BCR photo/Dave Cook

St. Patrick’s Day fun Michelle Munson and her daughter, Maycie, 3, made a shamrock necklace after singing songs and listening to stories during Princeton Public Library’s story time and craft program, which focused on St. Patrick’s Day.

Cemetery clean up in Wyanet WYANET — Clean-up at Forest Hill Cemetery in Wyanet will be Monday, March 28. Only winter decorations will be removed. Winter items you wish to keep should be removed by sunset on Sunday, March 27. Questions may be directed to the village hall by calling 815-699-2631.

Penalty From Page 2 Building inspector Tim Samolinski did a walk through of a downtown utility building Spring Valley is renting, indicating it needs multiple upgrades, including plumbing and roof work. The building was appraised, and discussions are in the works concerning the possibility of a new building.

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Several local ag leaders and representatives, young and old, gathered for the second annual Salute to Agriculture event Wednesday morning at Wise Guys in Princeton. The event was sponsored by the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and 1st Farm Credit Services. Students from local FFA chapters spoke during the event, along with guest speaker Kenneth McMillan, professor of political economy and commerce at Monmouth College. Check out Saturday’s edition of the BCR for more coverage on the event.

Dollars and sense on Princeton’s mind City council/department heads hold budget meeting

By Goldie Rapp grapp@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — Princeton city commissioners and city department heads gathered for a special meeting on Monday, March 14, to review the proposed 2016-17 budget with city manager Rachel Skaggs.

The city’s new budget year begins on May 1.

Commissioners got the chance to view and question line items in the proposed budget and hear a presentation Skaggs had put together highlighting revenues and expenditures, as well as var-

ious policies and plans the city will be looking into this year to improve efficiency.

Proposed revenue of all funds total $26.5 million, which is a decrease of 2.10 percent from last year’s budget. Skaggs said much of the decrease is due to lower sales tax and other revenues that haven’t come in as projected. The city’s Top 3 revenue funds include electric, general and water and wastewater.

Proposed expenditures of all funds total $25.6 million, which is a decrease of 6.15 percent over last year’s budget. The largest expenditure funds for the city

include the electric, general and water and wastewater funds.

Taking a closer look at the city’s general fund, revenue is projected to be $5.7 million and expenditures are currently projected at $6.3 million. Sales tax revenue makes up 42.75 percent of the revenues, followed by income tax at 14.50 percent, property taxes at 11.20 percent and service charges at 11.88 percent.

Skaggs reviewed how the general fund monies are dispersed through the city, which 36.04 percent go to the police department, 29.83 percent to the fire

department, 20.20 percent to the streets department, 5.21 percent to administration, 5.06 percent to planning and 1.52 percent to tourism.

In the debt summary, the city is projected to have about $3.7 million in debt service payments in the next fiscal year. Skaggs said there are currently 23 debt service payments, which is about $18,500 more than the previous fiscal year.

Following the review of the budget, department heads had the chance to comment about the projected budget.

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Princeton Moose to host St. Patrick’s Day dance

United Way accepting applications

PRINCETON — The Princeton Moose Lodge will hold a St. Patrick’s Day dance at the Princeton Moose Lodge.

The event is set from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 18. Music will be provided by the Generics Goodies Band. The lodge will be serving dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The public is invited.

PRINCETON — Bureau County United Way is now accepting applications for 2017 funding.

Applicants must be a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Applications are available through the Bureau County United Way office by calling 815-872-0821.

Applications must reach the Bureau County United Way office, on or before Monday, May 2, to be eligible for consideration.

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Budget From Page 3 Quint Quiram, interim street superintendent, said he was satisfied to see five street projects budgeted for this next fiscal year. He said since 2009, it seems funds for the streets have dissolved quickly and it’s been hard to get needed street projects finished.

“With oil prices lower this year, the unit price will be a lot lower for us, and we can really stretch these roads out and get more done that way,” he said.

Tim Forristall, water and wastewater

department superintendent, said his only concern about funding more road projects is overlooking the city’s infrastructure.

“We know our infrastructure is pretty sad. I don’t want to see money getting thrown away on roads when underneath is starting to go,” he said.

Forristall mentioned the importance of getting an engineer to look at the entire city and start a streets program that would help tie streets and infrastructure projects together to avoid having to tear up new roads to get to failing sewer lines, which the city has had to do in the past.

Princeton Police Chief Tom Root said he was satisfied with the upcoming budget.

He said the police department is hoping to receive many grants this year to cover the cost of needed equipment, including one for body cameras for his officers. The police department will also be trying to go out for matching grants which will help lower costs of equipment needs.

Princeton Fire Chief Chuck Woolley admitted his budget was tight, however, he explained how pricey equipment needs for the fire department can be. He said when a tire is blown on a fire engine, it’s not like replacing a tire on a regular size vehicle.

“If something goes bad, it’s usually 10 times the expense with the equipment at

the fire department,” he said.

Woolley explained a lot of the equipment at the fire department has an expiration date on it, and when it’s past the date, the equipment becomes a liability and has to be pulled due to safety concerns.

He said he is happy to see Skaggs being proactive about putting together a savings account in the future for certain percentages to be collected, which will be used for unforeseen costs, so not all departments have to be burdened when the city is forced to make a large purchase that was not budgeted for the fiscal year.

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Meeting Minutes IVCC Board OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Community College board approved March 10 hiring a Rockford attorney to defend the college in a lawsuit filed by a New Jersey real estate appraisal company. Following closed session, the board approved entering into an “engagement letter” with attorney Stephen E. Balogh to defend the college in a suit brought by Federal Appraisal Consulting (FAC).

IVCC President Jerry Corcoran said, “It is FAC’s position that we breeched an agreement from 2012 for FAC to provide an appraisal of the Marquis Energy Ethanol Plant for $25,000 plus reasonable expenses.

“Although the college did make the necessary payment for the appraisal, FAC has incurred additional litigation expenses for its own purposes. The college disagrees with their interpretation and we believe we have various defenses to their allegations,” Corcoran said.

In other business, trustees approved: • Awarding tenure for nursing instructors Samantha Whiteaker and Karie J. Stecken.

• The college is joining with the University of Illinois Extension on cooperative field research projects on IVCC property. “The use of college land for Extension research is the result of our partnering with the Extension to significantly expand our agriculture program and better serve the needs of students and employers,” said Corcoran. Jill Guynn, Daryle Wragge and Russ Higgins of the

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Extension will work with the college’s tenant farmer Chris Kolodziej on the projects.

• Purchase of $100,885 in Dell computers including 28 laptops for library instructional space, 111 computers for various classrooms and the Learning Commons, and 18 monitors.

• Seeking proposals for a banking depository and services for the operating account in compliance with the college’s policy to seek proposals every four years. The current agreement with Centrue Bank expires June 30.

• The $49,660 bid of Luse Companies of Aurora for asbestos abatement in the renovation of lecture hall D225. The renovation is expected to be finished before fall semester classes begin.

• The $842,175 bid of John’s Service and Sales of Oglesby for the Building B chiller/air handler replacement.

• Nominating nursing instructor Patricia Pence for the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) Outstanding Faculty Award.

Dr. Pence, who has been teaching at IVCC for 15 years, was nominated by the entire nursing faculty.

• Nominating speech instructor Andrea Kowalski for the ICCTA’s Outstanding Part-time Faculty Award.

Kowalski has also taught developmental English in her 15 years at the college.

The board also learned: • Non-tenured faculty having contracts renewed for 2016-17 include Amber Knowlton, nursing, Tracy Lee, English and creative writing, Emily Lesman, lab instructor for develop-

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mental math, Andrew Seeger, world languages, Heather Seghi, dental assisting, and Dan Serafini, math.

• The following individuals have resigned: recruitment and dual credit/ dual enrollment coordinator Danielle Stoddard, and part-time staff Ottawa Center information specialist Ed Decker, academic support technologist Steven Palmesano, and Reading, Writing, and Study Skills Lab instructor Laura Kilmartin.

• To be closer to water and easier to maintain, IV Sustainability Club’s organic garden will move to the east campus. The acre used previously for the garden near the track will go back into crop rotation.

• IVCC’s main campus will be the site of rapid response training for Oglesby Police Friday, April 1, a day the college is closed for spring break.

La Salle Police trainer Jim Strand will be instructing Oglesby officers in rapid response work at the all-day session. Strand received his training from the Department of Homeland Security and has conducted similar training exercises throughout the Illinois Valley.

• IVCC’s 20th annual employee recognition event on Friday, April 29, at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort will feature more than 100 honorees including 16 award nominees and/or recipients and 16 retirees.

• The March 3 Etiquette Dinner, facilitated by Leeann Piano and coordinated by career services coordinator Susan Monroe and administrative assistant Lisa Witalka, attracted a number of employers and students, said Corcoran.

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Learning about mail Maureen Morris of the Wyanet Post Office helped teach pre-school students from Bureau Valley Elementary School in Wyanet how mail journeys from their mailboxes to anywhere in the world. Students were visiting the post office as part of their community worker recognition curriculum. The class has also learned about police departments, fire departments and ambulance services.

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Obituaries Charles Baugh BRADFORD — Charles Lester Baugh, 89, of Bradford passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Illinois Valley Community Hospital in Peru.

Charles was born on June 27, 1926, in Dawson, Ill., the son of Lester and Clara (Barrow) Baugh. He married Byrdena Schuneman on Feb. 9, 2008, and she survives Charles was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II as a fireman on a tank landing ship (LST).

During the course of his long and varied career, he was a police officer, insurance sales manager, radio and TV announcer, and mayor of Normal, Illinois. At the time of his retirement due to poor health, he was employed by Wyffels Hybrids Inc. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, as well as a racing aficionado.

Also surviving are two sons, Gary (Rhonda) Baugh of Mason City, and David (Sally) Baugh of Bloomington; five daughters, Sharon (Rob) Houchin of Mackinaw, Vicki (Ken) Griffin of Bloomington, Charlene Johnson of Normal, Alisa Dawn (Ron) Tucker of Marion, and Amanda Rose Baugh of Princeton, along with many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Judy (Bud) Denton of Springfield, and Joanne (Harold) Bratt of Florida.

His parents, and one sister, Carol, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, preceded by a visitation hour at 10 a.m., at the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda, Pastor Stephan Myong officiating. Inurnment will be in the Manlius Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bunker Hill Church, Bradford Rescue Squad, or Relevant Ministries, a mission in which one of Charles’ grandsons participates.

The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Proctor Hospital, Heartland Health Care, the VA Home in LaSalle and Illinois Valley Community Hospital for their compassion and kindness to Charles during his year-long illness.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grantjohnsonfh.com.

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TAMPICO — Thomas A. Russ, 74, of Tampico died Tuesday March 15, 2016, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Tampico United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leanne Keate, pastor officiating.

A memorial has been established. The Garland Funeral Home in Tampico is in charge of arrangements.

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Line/tree work in Princeton Professional tree trimmers took to the branches on East Central Avenue in Princeton recently, using a hydraulic bucket and a pole saw to clear the electric wires of any hindrance the tree’s natural growth might cause.

ISP announce results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols LASALLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 17, announced the results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrols (NITE) held during the late evening hours of Friday, March 11, and early morning hours of Saturday, March 12.

The patrols were conducted in LaSalle County. The following activity took place during the patrols:

There were two warnings issued for registration offenses, five warnings issued for driver’s license offenses, one citation issued for an occupant restraint offense and one criminal arrest related to alcohol/drugs.

There were a total of seven citations issued and 51 warnings given to drivers during the patrols.

Alcohol is involved in nearly 40

percent of fatal crashes in Illinois.

NITE patrols are designed to keep roads safe by removing alcohol-impaired drivers. However, when other violations are observed such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid registration or insurance or safety belt violations, enforcement action may be taken.

ISP focus on keeping streets safe during St. Pat’s Day celebrations Don’t depend on luck, designate a driver LASALLE — In 2014, there were 18 people killed in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick’s Day. This year, if you’ll be drinking alcohol, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have some advice for you: Don’t drink and drive.

The ISP will be on patrol across the state in an effort to crack down on drunk drivers and keep the streets safe for everyone.

Tragically, St. Patrick’s Day has become

one of the nation’s deadliest holidays.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during the 2014 St. Patrick’s Day holiday period (6 p.m. March 16, to 5:59 a.m. March 18), more than a quarter (28 percent) of all motor vehicle crash fatalities involved drunk drivers.

The early hours of March 18 were even worse: Between midnight and 5:59 a.m., nearly half of all crash fatalities involved drunk drivers. The ISP will be coordi-

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nating their enforcement efforts to help combat these alcohol related preventable crashes.

“No fatal crash is acceptable, but a driving under the influence (DUI) fatal crash is intolerable,” states Lt. Jon Dively, District 17 commander. “A DUI fatal crash is one of the easiest to avoid since the action of getting behind the wheel is a 100 percent preventable decision.

The ISP will be utilizing directed patrols, roadside safety checks and high enforce-

ment patrols during St. Patrick’s Day and the following weekend to ensure the roadways are safer by removing dangerous drivers.”

Designating a sober driver, prearranging taxi service and checking on area safe ride services are just a few responsible choices you can make if you plan on drinking this St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t depend on luck, please slow down, buckle up, limit distractions and drive sober.

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I am fat ... or am I? I’m fat. I’ve been thin (ner) in my life, but now I’m fat. I’m not being unkind to myself. It is not a judgment of my worth as a human being, merely a physical condition. Just stating facts. If your frame Lori is surrounded by over 100 pounds of Boekeloo cellulite and fat cells ... YOU ARE FAT! I COMMENTARY saw that fat person in the mirror the other day. I also saw that fat person looking back at me from a recent photograph. (And the photo was taken by someone who actually knew what they were doing!)

When did this happen? I know it wasn’t overnight.

Just last summer I was thin (ner). I know my fat cells didn’t just hold a meeting one day and say, “Hey, how can we make her self esteem take a real nose dive tomorrow? OK everyone ... INFLATE!!!”

It was a gradual process, just like all of the other times I’ve been fat. It’s the same gradual process that has made me thin (ner) in my lifetime. I always thought it was odd how the slimming process is so much slower than the fattening process, even though they are directly proportional on the scale of physics. I have recently declared myself the human Prius, since I seem to get an awful lot of mileage out of leafy greens and small doses of intake from the caloric world.

When I am fat (like now!), I have often lamented the fact in public. My declaration of obesity in church elicited this response from one of our youngsters at the time. “You’re not fat, Lori.” The child does not wear glasses, and I’m not aware of any visual impairment that he might have, so I smiled sweetly and hugged him and said, “Why thank you dear, but I AM. How nice of you not to notice.”

It was then that I realized, HE DOESN’T NOTICE. You see, he is blessed with a genetic condition. I say blessed because he is free from the shackles that tie the rest of us to a strict social standard. I don’t even begin to think I know anything about his “disability” as some might call it, but I know he loves me with all of his heart. He loves everyone with all of his heart. He will ask you what is on his mind, and he doesn’t care if you think it may not be appropriate or if might offend your need for privacy. He asks the questions that no one else will, and declare truths that no one wants to hear. And he does it all with love and an innocence that doesn’t allow for angry responses or hard feelings.

Because of this, I know that if he thought I was fat, he would TELL me I was fat. He speaks the truth. It was then that I realized that to him I am not fat or thin or short or tall. I am Lori. I am the one who will hug him every time I see him. I am the one who was challenged by him as I delivered the Children’s Message during church services. I am the one he knows he can count on for a kiss, and to listen. To him, I am simply Lori. He does not measure my worth by my appearance ... he measures it by who I am to him.

Isn’t that the way it is with Jesus? He doesn’t see us as we see ourselves in the mirror or an unflattering picture, even from the most skilled of photographers!

He sees us as this young man saw me. He sees our hearts. He sees our actions. He sees who we are inside, and THAT is why He loves us. I envy that boy and his inability to see the physical, and his incredible capability to see people’s hearts. I want to be just like him when I grow up. Because of him, I know that I am not fat. I am Lori.

Lori Boekeloo of Hennepin is a mother of three. She can be reached at lorianne67@hotmail.com, or friend her on Facebook for more humor and inspiration on a daily basis.

First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

Constitution of the United States, 1789

First Person Duwane Bauer Town: Rural Route 1, Ohio.

Family: Four children and eight grandchildren.

Occupation: Farmer, truck driver.

What was your first job: Mechanic’s assistant, Prescott Brothers in Mendota (1959).

What is your favorite movie: Many, none in particular.

What is your favorite book: The Bible.

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been: New Zealand.

What is one thing you’re truly passionate about: Creating life.

What is the best concert you’ve been to: The Beach Boys, Soldier Field.

What is your favorite area restaurant, and what do you like to order there: None in particular, more vegan food.

If you met a genie who granted you one wish, what would you wish for: Wisdom!

What is something you like about your hometown: Friendly folks.

What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done: Stopping smoking.

Is there anything you would change about your hometown: More stores.

Headlines from the past In this edition of “Headlines From The Past,” let’s take a look at Bureau County in the year before the beginning of the Great Depression. Prohibition had been in effect since January of 1920, and Herbert Hoover is president. And away we go!

BCR Oct. 25, 1928: “One Marriage Out of Nine Ends in Divorce.” According to the returns made by county officials in 1927 to the Department of Commerce in Washington, for every nine marriages, one ends in divorce.

Of 326 marriages, 38 ended in divorce.

The year before that there were 330 weddings with 47 divorces. That was one in seven marriages ending in divorce for the year 1926. Drunkenness and desertion were listed as the leading causes for cupid’s broken arrows.

BCR Oct. 25, 1928: A notice from the Bureau County Independent Telephone Company reads: “Nearly all telephone companies now collect their bills monthly instead of quarterly. We have been collecting monthly in some exchanges for some time past. Beginning with October we are starting to collect monthly in Princeton. We are a little late with our bills this month but urge our subscribers to make remittance before the first of November. Hereafter, we hope to get our statements out shortly after the first of each month. When the bills go out quarterly, the tolls are so far back it is hard to remember them. It also

Todd Borsch COMMENTARY places a rather heavy burden on us to carry the long distance tolls several months, for we have to pay the Bell Telephone Co. each month for all the calls placed over their lines. We hope you will like our new method of collecting and will cooperate by being prompt with your remittance each month.” Elmer Sapp, president.

BCR Nov. 1, 1928. Advertisement reads: “Gas made her cross, can’t eat or sleep ... When I ate I would bloat up with gas. I couldn’t sleep, was cross and nervous. Adlerika has given me real relief.” Mrs. M. Meyer.

BCR Nov. 8, 1928. “Rough Ride in Automobile Grounds for Divorce:” Mrs. Belle Johnson of Streator filed for divorce on the grounds that her husband, Ralph Johnson, prominent transfer line and storage house owner, purposely gave her a rough ride. Mrs. Johnson, who underwent major surgery, had asked her husband to take her for an automobile ride.

After much persuasion, Mr. Johnson agreed and deliberately went over the roughest spots of the road, according to Mrs. Johnson. When asked by

the judge if she had been injured by the drive, Mrs. Johnson replied “Yes sir.” Mrs. Johnson was awarded the custody of their adopted daughter, Ruth, the family home in Streator and $3,500 in cash.

BCR Nov. 15, 1928. Antone Garetti was placed under a $10,000 bond on Tuesday. Reports say that Mike Wolfe of Marquette was the complaining witness. According to Wolfe, Garetti waylaid Wolfe and also fired six shots at him from a revolver. Wolfe also stated that as the two struggled in the roadway, two of Garetti’s comrades drove up in a Ford and bowled him over. Wolfe was left lying half dead and his wooden leg was more or less damaged in scuffle. Garetti had previously been arrested for bootlegging and the alleged informer was Wolfe.

BCR Nov. 15, 1928. “Tire Thieves Strip Ford Cars at Wyanet.” On Friday night, five Fords were stripped of their tires, one almost brand new, as they sat in front of the high school. The owners were inside at the time being entertained in the auditorium. Apparently the thieves preferred only the Ford tires, as no other make was relieved of their tires. Sheriff Applen believes it was a kid’s job. Extra tires were taken from automobiles owned by Roy Wise, Albin Hallberg and an Olson boy along with two other car owners.

Princeton resident Todd Borsch can be reached at borsch3@ivnet.com.

TO Letter THE Editor

Muddied water To the Editor, In the “Three faiths, One God” article, the bold print title immediately jumped off the page and simultaneously my mind was impressed with the thought, “One God, three persons!” Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christianity is unique and set apart from all other religions. Christianity is about a loving, personal Father who wants a relationship with those whom He created in his own image.

But what all people have in common is that we are sinners. Romans 5:6-9 says: “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:1 says that a sinner can have peace with God through reconciliation. Not merely a subjective feeling (peace of mind) but primarily an objective status, a new relationship with God. Once we were his enemies, but if we repent of our sins and put our faith in what Christ did on the cross, we are no longer his enemies but become his friends. In that sense, Christianity is not a religion but a relationship.

Today, the reality of sin seems to be doubted by many.

In order to know what’s right or what’s wrong we need to look to God’s Word as our standard. Who likes to be lied to or be deceived? Yet the lies we tell ourselves are the most dangerous. “I’m not so bad.” Just one bite won’t hurt.”

“Just one drink won’t hurt.” “I’ll just take one look.” Our actions have consequences!

In and of myself, apart from Christ, I am that bad. Eating healthy has been and still is a struggle for me. And I know from experience that one look can lead to another and another and another. The “just one look” lie is something I still have to keep in check. The first time I inhaled a cigarette was not a pleasant experience, but I wanted to fit in with my peers, so I got past it. My first beer was hard to swallow. But eventually I became a very efficient drinker, and as a result, I was jailed eight times, had my stomach pumped once and caused much pain and brokenness to others and myself.

Your sin list may not be as bad as mine but you do have one. That doesn’t mean you are “all bad,” but it does mean that you are not “all good.” We all have impurities. Revelation 21:27 says nothing impure will ever enter Heaven.

My purity comes from Christ alone. There were subtle deceptions in the article, and many in the “Three faiths, one God” presentation. The three religions share far more differences than similarities! Beware of muddy water!

Ted Roberts Princeton

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History Fair — LaMoille students are headed to the state history fair. See Page 8.

Religion Briefs St Matthews offers Lenten worship opportunities PRINCETON — St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Princeton invites all to attend Lenten services.

On Wednesdays during Lent, at 7 p.m., the theme will be “Clothes of Christ.”

On Sundays during Lent, at 9 a.m., the theme will be “The Seven Faith Practices.”

On Wednesdays, through March 16, at 7 p.m., visiting pastors from area Lutheran congregations shared a message based on the “Clothes of Christ” theme.

The “Changed by Christ” theme continues at St. Matthews for Maundy Thursday (March 24), Good Friday (March 25) and 7 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Worship (March 27), with Pastor Scott Schmidt sharing the message. On Good Friday, the musicians of St. Matthews will share “The Clothes of Christ Cantata,” which musically recaps the midweek Lenten series.

Through Palm/Passion Sunday (March 20), Schmidt will share messages on “The Seven Faith Practices” of Pray, Study, Worship, Invite, Encourage, Serve and Give.

St. Matthews Lutheran Church is located at 416 E. Dover Road in Princeton. For more information,

call 815-879-6491, visit www.StMatthewsPrinceton.org or email StMatthewsPrinceton@gmail. com.

Annual missions conference in Wyanet WYANET — The Wyanet Community Bible Church annual missions conference will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 18, with a regular service. Other activities include a men’s breakfast at 8 a.m. March 19; a ladies’ social at 2 p.m. March 19; Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.

March 20; a service at 10:30 a.m. March 20; and a Sunday night service at 6 p.m. March 20. Everyone is welcome to join.

Lenten musical meditations and luncheons PRINCETON — The Hampshire Colony Congregational Church in Princeton will host a series of Lenten noon time musical meditations and luncheons again this year. These meditations began on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continue on for five more consecutive Wednesdays through March 23. The church is located at 604 S. Church St. in Princeton.

Religion briefs Page 8

Shelter Insurance agent Rita Frank will sponsor scholarship MANLIUS — This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2,000 scholarship to a graduate of Bureau Valley High School in Manlius. Shelter agent Rita J. Frank sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient. The committee will consider each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character, and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants. The name of the recipient will be announced at the close of the school year.

The student may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation and leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university. The Foundation makes payment directly to the school the recipient selects.

Applications and additional information about the Shelter Foundation Scholarship will be available in early March and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee

by March 31. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Shelter Insurance Agent Rita J. Frank.

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Lenten activities— Are churches are planning a host of Lenten activities. See Pages 7 and 8.

‘Teens Need Teens’

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SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s Health will offer a “Teens Need Teens” peer support grief group from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the hospital’s First Floor Presentation Room.

This free program, coordinated by a trained, licensed clinical social worker, helps the teen put their feelings into words, work through their grief, build a stronger sense of self esteem, and begin to accept what has taken place in the family.

If your child is struggling through a painful loss experience, this will be an opportunity for them to share what they are experiencing within a confidential, small group of peers. For more information, call Jennifer at 815-664-1402.

MANLIUS — Bureau Valley High School’s production of “Cinderella” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Cemetery clean up in DePue DEPUE — St. Mary’s Cemetery in DePue will have its spring clean-up.

All winter grave decorations must be removed

by Sunday, March 20, or they will be discarded.

Family Feud and Friends PRINCETON — The Bureau County United Way will host a fundraiser, Family Feud and Friends, Saturday, April 9, at The Kompany Down Under (lower level), 432 S. Main St. in Princeton. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the game will begin at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25 per person and includes dinner from Park Tavern. Teams of eight individuals are welcome.

For reservations, call Andrea at 815-8720821. All proceeds will benefit the Bureau County United Way.

Saturday, March 26

2:30pm

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For children age 1 - 5th grade

Bloodmobile on March 22 SPRING VALLEY — St. Margaret’s will host a Red Cross bloodmobile from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in the First Floor Presentation Room. To be a blood donor, one must be in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old.

A donor card or photo ID is required. Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment by calling St. Margaret’s Volunteer Services at 815-6641130.

Sunday, March 27

8:30am & 10:30am

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Served by the high school students to support the youth mission trip to Nashville

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THANK YOU

I would like to thank the voters of Bureau County for participating in last Tuesday’s Primary Election and for the continuous support to my campaign for State’s Attorney. It has been a pleasure serving as your State’s Attorney since February 1, 2015 and 17 years prior as an Assistant State’s Attorney. I look forward to campaigning over the next several months and would appreciate your vote on November 8, 2016.

GENO CAFFARINI BUREAU COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY Paid for by the Committee to Elect Geno Caffarini for Bureau County State’s Attorney.

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LaMoille students headed to Illinois State History Fair

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The LaMoille School District will be represented by eighth-graders Casen Cherry (back row, from left), Mari Billhorn, Analise Kavonen, Linda Whitmore (front row, from left), Alexandra Michael, Cassidy Gieger, Alexandria Collier and Collette Motter at the Illinois State History Fair on May 5 in Springfield.

Religion briefs From Page 7

Christ Community Church announces Easter activities PRINCETON — Christ Community Church in Princeton has released its Easter activities schedule.

A Good Friday service, “The Nails,” will be at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 25. An Easter egg hunt, for children age 1 through fifth grade, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

Easter services, “Jesus Changes Everything,” will be at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, with breakfast served by the

high school students from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Proceeds from the breakfast will support the students’ summer mission trip to Nashville.

Lenten services in Princeton PRINCETON — During Lent, the First Lutheran Church in Princeton will have services every Wednesday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday, March 16, a soup supper will be at 5:30 p.m.

Everyone is invited.

Fish fry in LaMoille LAMOILLE — The LaMoille CUMC Youth Mission fish fry will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, at the LaMoille

LAMOILLE — The LaMoille School District will be represented by seven of its eighthgrade students at the Illinois State History Fair on May 5 in Springfield. These students competed at the Regional History Fair at Northern Illinois University on Feb. 27 and were judged to be superior projects for the entire northern Illinois area.

“I am so grateful that the LaMoille Board and administration encourage the students in this project-based learning opportunity, as well as provide the needed transportation and support. This endeavor is an exceptional educational opportunity for students and represents what education should be for all students,” said sponsor and ELA teacher Linda Whitmore.

The students have the opportunity to choose what they study and then combine reading, writing, researching, scientific method, artistic design, technology and social stud-

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The dinner will be all-youcan-eat fish and will include coleslaw, fries, dessert and drink. Tickets are $8.50 for adults, $6 for youth 10 and under.

All proceeds will benefit the Youth Mission trip.

First Lutheran Church fish fry OHIO — The First Lutheran Church in Ohio will have a fish fry from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, March 18. The menu includes fish, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and a beverage. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 10. Carry-outs are available.

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ies skills to complete their project. They also get to determine their end product, from websites, to documentaries, to exhibits.

“Their topics and zeal for learning on this unit never cease to amaze me,” Whitmore said.

The students and their projects include Mari Billhorn, “Ted Kaczynski, A College Experiment Made Him Unstable;” Casen Cherry, “Save Fort Massac;” Alexandria Collier, “Rip’s Chicken has Influenced the Illinois Valley;” Cassidy Gieger, “Holocaust Survivors in Illinois, Students Should Learn Their Stories;” Analise Karvonen, “Lincoln, The Best President Ever;” Alexandra Michael, “Allen School Preserves Our History;” and Collete Motter, “Bonnie and Clyde, Not Glamorous or Romantic.”

The LaMoille Board of Education recognized these students and their accomplishments at the board meeting on Thursday, March 17.

PRINCETON — Open Prairie Church will hold its second annual March Madness Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Customers will be able to find antiques, books, DVDs, dishes, silver, furniture, shoes, jewelry, art, imported items, toys, sporting goods, repurposed keys and much more! There will also be a taco bar, offering beef, turkey and veggie tacos with all the trimmings, Mexican corn, chips and salsa. The cost is $4 for taco and sides. Admission is $1.

Open Prairie Church is located at 25 E. Marion St. in Princeton.

For more information, call 815872-5150.

Upcoming services at Wyanet UMC/Red Oak WYANET — The Wyanet United Methodist Church and Red Oak United Methodist Church have announced upcoming services. A Maundy Thursday service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at the Wyanet United Methodist Church. A Good Friday service at 7 p.m.

Friday, March 25, at the Red Oak United Methodist Church.

An Easter sunrise service will be at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Wyanet United Methodist Church with breakfast to follow. Normal church services for the Wyanet United Methodist Church is 8:45 a.m. Sundays.

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Do you have a new business? Has someone from your company received an award? Is your ag operation doing something different or unique? — Contact BCR Staff Writer Lyle Ganther at 815-875-4461, ext. 6360, or email him at lganther@bcrnews.com with your story ideas or press releases.

Health department releases inspection scores

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Ice cream, you scream, we all love free ice cream Princeton’s Michelle Munson (from left) and her children, Maycie and Trevyn, enjoyed their ice cream cones during Free Cone Day, part of Dairy Queen’s 76th anniversary celebration. On Tuesday, March 15, all participating Dairy Queen locations treated their fans to a small cone in appreciation of their support.

The Bureau/Putnam County Health Department makes routine and unannounced visits each month to various food service establishments in Bureau and Putnam counties to inspect the operations.

Health inspectors use an identical scorecard at each facility, where they check for health code compliance in 45 areas. Each area carries a rating from one to five, with five being the most critical.

Inspectors check the entire operations of the facility in 14 different categories, such as food protection, personnel, and garbage and refuse disposal.

Beginning with a score of 100 points, the health inspector deducts one to five points for every violation. The final total is the facility’s inspection report score. A passing food inspection score is 65 or above.

At 65, the Bureau/Putnam County ordinance allows the health department to close an establishment, but a score doesn’t have to be that low for the department to close it. It depends on the number of critical and non-critical violations and the type of violations. Cer-

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All inspection reports are a matter of public record and can be seen at the Bureau County Health Department in Princeton.

Bureau County food service evaluations LaMoille Allen Junior High School 99 LaMoille High School 98 Ladd Ladd Community Consolidated School 99 Malden Malden Grade School 95 Humpty Dumpty Preschool 100 Ohio Ohio School 99 Princeton Poor Boys Catering 98 Spring Valley J’Adore Brick Oven Pizza 86 Spring Valley Head Start 98 Walnut Mama T’s 97 Van Orin Van Orin Grade School 99 Wyanet Casey’s General Store 96 Putnam County food service evaluations Hennepin Samm’s Bar and Grill 91 All inspections conducted Jan. 28-Feb. 29

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Ottawa Mayor Bob Eschbach (from left to right); Agatha Brennan, representative from the office of State Senator Sue Rezin; State Representative Andy Skoog; LaSalle County Engineer Larry Kinzer; LaSalle County Board Chairman Jerry Hicks and Heritage Harbor Developer Tom Heimsoth participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new ‘Canal Crossover’ access point connecting the I&M Canal Trail with Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort on Friday, March 11.

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OTTAWA — Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, a marina resort community in Illinois’ Starved Rock Country, has announced the addition of a new direct access point between the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail and the resort’s main entrance on Canal Road (County Road 51) in Ottawa.

Dubbed the “Canal Crossover,” the access point is located on a section of the I&M Canal Trail running east-west between Marseilles and downtown Ottawa. Through collaboration between the city of Ottawa and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, an agreement was developed to allow this safe and convenient access point.

“The I&M Canal Trail is a wonderful amenity appreciated by everyone who lives in or visits Starved Rock Country, and we are fortunate to have it nearby running directly parallel to Heritage Harbor,” said Tom Heimsoth, partner and developer of Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort.

“Until now, even though we could see the trail just across Canal Road, the nearest

access was nearly a mile away. With the new Canal Crossover, our residents and guests can more easily reach the trail, plus bikers, walkers and snowmobilers using the trail from surrounding areas can safely cross Canal Road to reach our waterfront restaurant at Heritage Harbor, The Red Dog Grill and all the amenities available in the resort.”

The I&M Canal Trail was originally the towpath for the Illinois and Michigan Canal, which opened in 1848 and connected Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River to complete the first water route between the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. Closed to transportation operations in 1933 following the completion of the Illinois Waterway, the I&M Canal has since been redeveloped for recreational use, including the conversion of the towpath to a multi-purpose trail for hiking, bicycling and snowmobiling.

Today, the I&M Canal Trail runs 61.5 miles between Rockdale and LaSalle, connecting towns such as Utica, Ottawa,

Celebrating Our First Anniversary It’s been one year since we brought KB Elliott Financial Advisors to Princeton Stop by our office on Thursday, March 17, 2016 to join in our celebration.

Refreshments served.

March 12, to benefit the Bureau County Food Pantry. The event was held at Sullivan’s Foods in Princeton. Pictured are Drew Faletti and David Oaks on the left side of the collection box; On the right side are Matthew Johnson and his son, Parker Johnson, who helped with the event.

Seneca and Morris, and providing access to state parks and historic sites along the route as well as other nearby multipurpose trails including the Rock Run Greenway Trail and the Joliet Junction Trail.

LaSalle County will be adding a painted pedestrian crosswalk across Canal Road between the Canal Crossover and the Heritage Harbor Ottawa entrance, along with signs 500 feet prior to the crossing on both sides of Canal Road to alert automotive traffic. Additionally, way-finding signage will be placed along the I&M Canal Trail indicating the new

access point.

Helping make the Canal Crossover project possible as an improvement and extension of the trail system were city of Ottawa officials, including Ottawa City Commissioner Dan Aussem, as well as Larry Kinzer, county engineer, who managed necessary road improvements to Canal Road. Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort contributed equipment, manpower and materials for the construction of the crossover, while Widman Excavating provided machinery. Members of Laborers’ Local 393 and

Operating Engineers Local 150 also provided labor to perform the work.

“There was tremendous support for this project, which goes to show how proud this community is of the recreational opportunities that make this region unique,” said Heimsoth.

“We’re happy to have played a part in enhancing a great tourism feature for Starved Rock Country.”

For information on Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, call 815-433-5000 or visit www.heritageharborottawa. com.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016 • 11 Go fish — The Master’s Walleye Circuit Spring Valley Tournament takes to the Illinois River Friday and Saturday. See page 13 for details.

2015-16 All-BCR Boys Basketball Team First Team Josh Gross, LaMoille/Ohio (Sr., 5-11/G) Season at a glance: This high flying Lion was the second-leading scorer in the area, averaging a team-high 15.7 ppg (18.2 ppg in conference play). He also averaged 2.2 steals per game. Final numbers are still coming in, but it is believed Gross finished with more than 1,000 points for his career.

“Josh was a silent leader, he let his play speak for itself. Josh worked hard for four years and took pride in what he was doing.

Josh is what basketball is all about,” said former L/O coach Brent Kalsto, who resigned at the end of the season.

The senior from LaMoille received unanimous all-conference recognition from the Little Ten.

Alex Landwehr, Annawan (Sr., 6-1/G)

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The Streator goalkeeper grimaces as Princeton’s Michaela Mall fires a first-half goal at Bryant Field Tuesday. The Tigresses won 5-2 in their season-opener.

Girls soccer: Princeton 5, Streator 2

Opening day success

By Dan Dwyer sports@bcrnews.com

PRINCETON — The Princeton Tigresses got the ball rolling in the right direction for the 2016 soccer season with an easy 5-2 rout over the visiting Streator Lady Bulldogs Tuesday, March 15, at Bryant Field.

There were some early-season jitters at the beginning of the game from Streator, jitters that the Tigresses were happy to take advantage of. Just 2:27 into the game an excellent through ball from senior midfielder Eliza Young to junior forward Sarah Murray opened up the defense. It created an easy 2-on-1 with junior forward Michaela Mall reaping the rewards and netting the first goal of the 2016 season for the Tigers.

“We had good, crisp communication, and that, along with defense, are some of our

main goals of this season. It’s a good thing that we have started to establish that as part of the way we play early in the season,” PHS coach Ed Young said. “You could see it in our passing we kept our heads up, saw what we wanted to do, communicated and four of our goals were assisted.”

That good, crisp communication from Princeton resulted in eight Tigresses finding their way onto the score sheet with either a goal or an assist. The lone Tigress to tally two points was sophomore forward Anna Murray as she scored and assisted on the last two goals.

“It’s been stressed from Day 1 about being a team and playing as one. We are starting to trust each other more, and I’ve seen that in practice and it showed here today,” Young said. “We want to get them as comfortable with each other as they can so they can form

that nonverbal communication amongst themselves out there so they just sort of know what their teammate is going to do. When you believe in your teammates, it’s easy to believe in and be confident in yourself.”

The Tigresses added a second goal from sophomore Kiley Schenck with 17:52 to play in the first half. But that 2-0 lead was slashed 8:32 later on a long, unchallenged curler from outside of the penalty area and stuck in the back of the net from Streator forward Ashley McCurdy to send the game to the half at 2-1.

The shot was Streator’s only real opportunity of the half as the Tigresses defense swallowed up any offensive rush the Bulldogs had and allowed only three first-half shots.

“Defense is our main theme

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Tigers’ loss to Rockets still stings The Rockridge Rockets became the first team from the Three Rivers Conference to make consecutive trips to the state finals since Bureau Valley made HIERONYMUS’ a three-peat in 2000-02.

It may have taken some HYPOTHESIS of the sting out of Princeton’s season-ending in the sectional semifinals at loss that the Tigers were Princeton. knocked out by a state finalPHS coach Michael Frederist in the regional finals. And icks, who lives and breathes the Tigers gave the Rockets his basketball, is still stinging its tightest game of the postwith that heartbreaking defeat. season at 48-44, until state, “I looked at the stats from matched only by the Rockets our regional championship 57-53 defeat over Kewanee

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game for the first time (after Rockridge had advanced to Peoria). We beat them in every statistical category except for 3-point percentage and free throws. It stings ... stings really bad,” he said.

“For me, them advancing down to Peoria makes it even harder to take ... This one will be with me for a long time.

It is neat to see a team from your own regional make it down to Peoria, however.

They just find ways to win.”

Here’s a look at other

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Season at a glance: The Mineral/Bureau County product was a key cog in the Braves’ regional championship run this season. He averaged 17.9 points with 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game, backed by his sophomore brother, Owen, the point guard.

“We relied on Alex’s energy and athleticism on the defensive end to create opportunities for us to score in transition,” said AHS coach Alex Coppejans, a former Braves all-stater.

Landwehr was a first team all-conference pick in the Lincoln Trail and the MVP of the Wally Keller Invite Thanksgiving Tournament at Wethersfield.

Drew Pullam, Hall (Sr., 6-3/F) Season at a glance: Hall coach Mike Filippini put a heavy load on Pullam’s shoulders and the senior captain delivered. He topped all area scorers, averaging 17.7 ppg with 495 points over the season. He also was ranked first in rebounding (11.3 rpg), 3-point baskets (57) and shooting percentage from the field (42 percent) and free throw line (68 percent).

“Drew averaged a double-double for us. He was who we looked for to score, and everyone knew it. Drew’s best attribute was probably his rebounding,” Filippini said.

Pullam was a First Team TRAC All-Conference pick.

Andrew Pyszka, St. Bede (Sr., 6-8/C) Season at a glance: The man in the middle was in the middle of everything for the Bruins and the biggest reason they won four more games than last year. The good-humored center led the Bruins in scoring (14.2 ppg), rebounding (9.3 rpg) and blocked shots (3.0 bpg). He raised his game to 16 ppg in conference play.

“He had his best overall year for us and improved each year,” SBA coach Mike Kilmartin said.

He was an unanimous TRAC First Team All-Conference pick. He will continue to play at IVCC next year, Kilmartin said.

Jake Reinhardt, Princeton (Sr., 5-9/PG) Season at a glance: A quarterback for the playoff football team, Reinhardt also ran the floor for the Tiger cagers. The red-headed point guard was the Tigers’ top scorer at 14.6 ppg while also dishing out 2.3 assists per game with a team-high 4.3 rebounds. He knocked down free throws at an area-best 87.3 clip and shot 45.1 percent from the floor.

“He was a senior captain and his play showed he was deserving of that title. We have big shoes to fill next year at the point guard position,” PHS coach Michael Fredericks said.

Reinhardt earned unanimous First Team TRAC All-Conference selection.

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Second team Chris Ballerini, Hall (Sr., 6-2/F)

Season at a glance: This Ballerini gave the Red Devils a balanced effort on the floor. He was the team’s second-leading scorer (9.9 ppg), capable of scoring inside and outside (23 treys). He also pulled down 3.3 rebounds a game to go with 1.1 assists and 0.6 steals.

Despite being undersized, Filippini said Ballerini never backed down from anyone. He received Second Team TRAC All-Conference honors.

Owen Landwehr, Annawan (So., 6-3/G)

Season at a glance: The younger brother kept up his share of the load, leading the regional champion Braves in rebounding (6.6) and assists (3.9) while averaging 14.5 ppg.

He joined his brother on the LTC First Team All-Conference.

Coppejans said the Braves relied on Landwehr to “value the basketball and keep our offense running smoothly.”

Rafa Puga, DePue (So., 5-10/G)

Season at a glance: The littlest of the Giants, the sophomore guard made things happen for the DePue cagers. Puga led the Little Giants in scoring with a 13.6 ppg clip while also distributing an area-best 5.3 assists and 4.6 steals per game.

DePue coach Charlie Klinefelter said Puga, and his big brother, Ramon, were major reasons why the Little Giants improved from six wins to 18 this year.

Colby Robbins, Princeton (Jr., 6-2/G)

Season at a glance: Robbins, who has a long family lineage in the Tiger blue and white with his father and uncles, had a break-out junior season.

He averaged an even 12.0 points and 1.6 assists per game. He relished the 3-point arc, shooting at a 39.1 clip.

Fredericks said Robbins “is very athletic and showed his array of skills throughout the year.” He was named as a Second Team TRAC All-Conference pick.

Braidy Shipp, St. Bede (Jr., 6-0/G)

Season at a glance: Shipp came in as the Bruins’ third double-figure scorer with a 10.9 scoring clip. He

Final area records for 2015-16

Three Rivers ..................... Conf. All Newman+ ........................ 12-2 26-5 Rockridge++ ................... 12-2 27-4 Kewanee+ ........................ 11-3 19-10 St. Bede ........................... 10-4 19-9 Morrison ........................... 10-4 14-12 Princeton ........................... 9-5 18-11 Hall ................................... 8-6 16-13

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also led the Bruins with 4.2 assists per game.

Shipp sailed to Second Team TRAC All-Conference selection.

A look at area leaders for boys basketball for 2015-16

Third team

Levi Bates, Princeton (Sr., 6-1/G)

Season at a glance: The Blonde Bomber gave the Tigers a consistent 3-point threat with 37 treys on the season (29.9 percent). Bates averaged 8.3 points and 1.8 assists per game.

He received honorable mention All-Conference honors in the TRAC.

Chris Ballerini

Levi Bates

Derek DeBruhl, LaMoille/ Ohio (Sr., 5-10/G)

Season at a glance: The senior from Ohio was the second high scorer for the Lions with a 9.4 ppg clip and led the team in steals (2.3).

Jon Dose (Jr., 6-0/F-G)

Derek DeBruhl

Season at a glance: The junior guard-forward gave the Bruins a good dose of scoring, averaging an even 11 ppg and was the Bruins’ No, 2 rebounder. He will team with Shipp to give the Bruins a solid 1-2 punch next year.

Jon Dose

Corbin Endress, Bureau Valley (So., 6-2/G)

Season at a glance: There was no sophomore jinx for the Storm guard for his first full season up with the big club. He averaged 9.9 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2 assists a game, including a 30-point break-out game.

He received Second Team TRAC All-Conference honors.

Corbin Endress

Owen Landwehr

Ramon Puga, DePue (Sr., 6-2/F)

Season at a glance: The senior forward was the top rebounder for the Little Giants with 7.0 caroms a game and second-leading scorer at 10.2 ppg. He also averaged 1.9 steals per game.

Rafa Puga

Honorable Mention Annawan (Mineral) - Zach Ast. BV - Trey Dale, Jay Edlefson, Drew Fordham, Nate Paup-Caudill.

DePue - Rahim McKee-Strong, Manny Winfert.

Hall - Alex Castelan, Patrick Einhaus, Brent Vanaman.

L/O - Alan Stamberger, Clay Stuepfert.

PHS - Skye Behrends, Dalton Jilderda, Tanner Kuhne, Jett Wedekind.

St. Bede - Baylee Hopps, Josh Sapp.

Erie ................................... 7-7 15-14 Orion ................................. 6-8 15-13 Fulton ................................ 6-8 13-18 Sherrard ............................ 5-9 9-16 Riverdale .......................... 3-11 11-18 Prophetstown ................... 2-12 9-21 Bureau Valley ................... 1-13 4-25 Amboy .............................. 1-13 4-24 + Regional champion ++ State runner-up

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Colby Robbins

St. Bede (7-2 TRAC) .............. 19-8 DePue (2-4 TCC) ................... 18-9 Princeton (9-5 TRAC) ........... 18-11 Hall (6-4 TRAC) .................... 16-13 LaMoille/Ohio (2-6 LTC) ........ 9-18 Bureau Valley (1-13 TRAC) ... 4-25 Other area teams

Annawan (9-0 LTC)+ ............ 27-7 Dixon (13-1 BNC) .................. 25-4

Ramon Puga

Braidy Shipp

Wethersfield (6-3 LTC) .......... 25-9 LaSalle-Peru (9-4 NIB12W)+ .23-5 Putnam County (7-1 TCC) ..... 22-7 Fieldcrest (4-2 HOIC) ............ 20-9 Sterling (9-4 NIB12W) ........... 19-8 Ottawa (9-4 NIB12W) ........... 18-10 Marquette (6-1 TCC) ............ 18-11 Mendota (3-11 BNCW) ......... 10-20 Henry (2-3 TCC) .................... 9-12 Rock Falls (3-11 BNCW) ........ 6-22

Scoring ......................g pts avg Alex Landwehr (Ann)......... 34 626 17.9 Drew Pullam (Hall)............ 28 495 17.7 Josh Gross (L/O)................ 27 425 15.7 Jake Reinhardt (PHS)........ 29 423 14.6 Owen Landwehr (Ann)....... 32 464 14.5 Andrew Pyszka (SBA)......... 28 399 14.2 Rafa Puga (DePue)............ 25 341 13.6 Zach Ast (Ann).................. 32 416 13.0 Colby Robbins (PHS)......... 29 349 12.0 Jon Dose (SBA).................. 28 307 11.0 Braidy Shipp (SBA)............ 28 304 10.9 Ramon Puga (DePue)........ 26 267 10.2 Corbin Endress (BV).......... 28 278 9.9 Chris Ballerini (Hall)......... 27 278 9.9 Alex Castelan (Hall).......... 27 257 9.5 Derek DeBruhl (L/O).......... 27 255 9.4 Nate Paup-Caudill (BV)..... 28 264 9.4 Manny Winfert (DePue)...... 27 232 8.6 Alan Stamberger (L/O)...... 25 213 8.5 Levi Bates (PHS)............... 29 241 8.3 Eddie Moreno (DePue)....... 24 197 8.2

Rebounding ................g rb avg Drew Pullam (Hall)............ 28 315 11.3 Rahim McKee-Strong (DePue).. 19 193 10.2 Andrew Pyszka (SBA)......... 28 260 9.3 Ramon Puga (DePue)........ 26 183 7.0 Owen Landwehr (Ann)....... 34 224 6.6 Manny Winfert (DePue)...... 26 140 5.4 Trey Dale (BV)................... 18 88 5.2 Clay Stuepfert (L/O).......... 23 113 4.9 Zach Ast (Ann).................. 34 160 4.7 Nate Paup-Caudill (BV)..... 28 127 4.5 Corbin Endress (BV).......... 28 124 4.4 Jake Reinhardt (PHS)........ 29 125 4.3 Jake Farraher (PHS)........... 29 119 4.1 Alex Castelan (Hall).......... 20 81 4.0 Alan Stamberger (L/O)...... 25 101 4.0 Assists........................g ast avg Rafa Puga (DePue)............ 25 133 5.3 Braidy Shipp (SBA)............ 28 120 4.2 Owen Landwehr (Ann)....... 34 133 3.9 Manny Winfert (DePue)...... 26 99 3.8 Ramon Puga (DePue)........ 26 88 3.4 Alex Castelan (Hall).......... 27 76 2.8 Derek DeBruhl (L/O).......... 27 74 2.7 Drew Pullam (Hall)............ 28 71 2.5 Jake Reinhardt (PHS)........ 29 68 2.3 Eddie Moreno (DePue)....... 24 60 2.5 Corbin Endress (BV).......... 18 39 2.2 Zach Ast (Ann).................. 34 71 2.1 Steals ........................g stl avg Rafa Puga (DePue)............ 25 116 4.6

Manny Winfert (DePue)...... 26 69 3.9 Baylee Hopps (SBA)........... 28 70 2.5 Derek DeBruhl (L/O).......... 27 60 2.3 Josh Gross (L/O)................ 27 59 2.2 Owen Landwehr (Ann)....... 34 75 2.2 Alex Landwehr (Ann)......... 34 68 2.0 Drew Pullam (Hall)............ 28 52 1.9 Ramon Puga (DePue)........ 26 51 1.9 Blocked shots..............g bs avg Andrew Pyszka (SBA)......... 27 84 3.0 Rahim McKee-Strong (DePue).. 19 38 2.0 Dalton Jilderda (PHS)........ 29 30 1.1 Field-goal percentage.fgm fga pct.

Alex Castelan (Hall)........103 203 .510 Colton Youngren (PHS).....31 61 .508 Jake Reinhardt (PHS)......151 335 .451 Nate Paul-Caudill (BV)....103 232 .443 Jake Farraher (PHS)..........69 156 .442 Corbin Endress (BV).........93 217 .429 Drew Pullam (Hall)..........172 414 .420

3-pt percentage........fgm fga pct.

Kyle Follmer (Hall)............33 66 .500 Colby Robbins (PHS)........54 138 .391 Trey Dale (BV)...................8 22 .364 Jake Reinhardt (PHS).......24 68 .353 Kale Barnett(BV)..............14 40 .350 Drew Pullam (Hall)...........57 175 .326 Jay Edlefson (BV).............24 74 .324 Levi Bates (PHS)..............38 127 .299 FT percentage........... ftm fta pct.

Jake Reinhardt (PHS).......97 115 .873 Corbin Endress (BV).........73 93 .785 Colby Robbins (PHS)........53 68 .779 Andrew Petros (BV)..........15 20 .750 Brant Vanaman (Hall)......38 53 .717 Drew Pullam (Hall)...........94 139 .676 Alex Castelan (Hall).........51 76 .671 Skye Behrends (PHS)........29 44 .659 Team offense .. g pts avg Princeton.........................29 1673 57.7 Hall.................................28 1608 57.4 St. Bede..........................28 1518 54.2 LaMoille/Ohio..................27 1413 52.3 DePue..............................26 1357 52.2 Bureau Valley..................29 1424 49.1 Team defense ...........g pts avg DePue..............................26 1154 44.4 St. Bede..........................28 1421 50.8 Princeton.........................29 1580 54.5 LaMoille/Ohio..................27 1520 56.3 Hall................................. 28 1663 59.4 Bureau Valley..................29 1795 61.9

The class of 2016 Here’s a look at the scoring leaders for the area boys’ class of 2016:

Jett Wedekind (P) .......... 180 Josh Sapp (SB) .............. 127 Patrick Einhaus (H) ....... 104

Alex Landwehr (Ann) .. 1,218 Josh Gross (L/O)+ ....... 1,000 Drew Pullam (H) ............ 903 Jake Reinhardt (P) ......... 756 Andrew Pyszka (SB) ...... 602 Ramon Puga (D) ............ 546 Derek DuBruhl (L/O) ...... 473 Chris Ballerini (H) .......... 471 Zach Alst (Ann) ............. 444 Alan Stamberger (L/O) ... 394 Jacob Tudor (L/O) .......... 380 Levi Bates (P) ................ 371 Baylee Hopps (SB) ........ 278 Clay Stuepfert (L/O) ....... 228 Skye Behrends (P) ......... 205 Drew Fordham (BV) ....... 192 Trey Dale (BV) ............... 191 Dalton Jilderda (P) ......... 185

Rafa Puga-so. (D) .......... 531 Owen Landwehr-so. (A) . 491 Jon Dose-jr (SB) ............ 467 Braidy Shipp-jr (SB) ....... 371 Colby Robbins-jr (P ) ..... 349 R. McKee-Strong-so. (D) ...... 311 Corbin Endress-so (BV) .. 280 Alex Castelan-so. (H) ..... 257 Manny Winfert-so. (D)+ . 232 Eddie Moreno-so. (D)+ .. 197 Brant Vanaman-so. (H) .. 182 Jake Farraher-jr (P ) ...... 178 Jay Edlefson-jr (BV) ....... 175 Jackson Funfsinn-so (SB) .. 124 Kyle Follmer-jr. (H) ........ 106 Brady DuBruhl-jr. (L/O) ...... 103

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Princeton senior Alisa Holmbeck deals to the plate in Tuesday’s season opener at Little Siberia Field against Rock Falls. The visiting Rockets won 8-0.

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Pikula, Lady Devils open with shutout

By BCR Sports Staff sports@bcrnews.com

Adriana Pikula and the Hall Lady Devils got off to a fast start with an 8-0 win in the 2016 softball season opener at Mendota Tuesday, March 15.

Pikula blanked the Lady Trojans on two hits, striking out 12 batters with just one walk.

Catcher Luciana Mautino (5 RBI) and Pikula (2 RBI) each went 3-4 at the place with a double. Heidi Nielsen and Brooke Keegan (2 runs) each added two hits.

“Nice way to start off the season. Adrianna pitched well, and the girls executed well at the plate all game long,” Hall coach Brian Holman said.

Rock Falls 8, Princeton 0: Rockets pitcher Natalie Soltow no-hit the Tigresses in their

Sports Shorts PYBSL sign-ups, movie day PRINCETON — The Princeton Youth Baseball and Softball League will host its third annual movie presentation at the Apollo Theatre in conjunction of its registration for the 2016 season.

Sign-ups will be March 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and March 23 and 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Prouty Building in Princeton.

As a bonus, PYSBL will present showings of two youth baseball classics, the Sandlot and Everyone’s Hero at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Apollo. This presentation is open to the public.

For more information, visit the PYBSL Facebook page. th

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season-opener at Little Siberia Field Tuesday. She struck out five and walked one.

Soltow also belted a homer.

Baseball

Stark County 5, Bureau Valley 4: The Rebels rallied for three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take the win in Monday’s season opener. The Storm had scored three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 4-2 lead.

“We had a chance to win, but we feel good about our showing for the first game of the season,” BV coach Bret Helms said.

Girls soccer

L-P 8, DePue 1: Brenda Torres scored for the Lady Giants with an assist by Marisol Rios.

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Tiger Alumni Game PRINCETON — The third annual Princeton Tigers Alumni Basketball Game will be Saturday, April 2, at Prouty Gymnasium. Tip-off is 2 p.m.

It is open to all former Malden, Princeton and Tiskilwa players. To participate, complete the form below and return $25 to PHS by Friday, March 18. Checks made payable to PHS Basketball may be sent to: Princeton High School, c/o Coach Michael Fredericks, 103 South Euclid, Princeton, IL. 61356.

Correction

DePue sophomore Alaina Marquez was inadvertently listed from Princeton in the all-area girls basketball list.

The BCR regrets the error.

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SPRING VALLEY — Winter weary walleye and sauger anglers have a chance to enjoy one of competitive fishing’s oldest rites of spring March 18-19 when the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit kicks off its 2016 tournament season on the Illinois River at Spring Valley.

The event offers two-person teams the chance to compete for thousands of dollars in cash and prizes in a professionally run format, and is timed to allow competitors to enjoy great fishing.

“The Illinois River is a world-class fishery that has set the stage for many exciting MWC tournaments over the years, and this is prime time to be there,” Cabela’s MWC Senior Tournament Director Dan Palmer said. “In addition to big numbers of saugers — with a shot at trophy fish topping 5 pounds — there are also plenty of walleyes around to keep everyone on their toes.”

A variety of presentations hold water on the Illinois River, allowing teams to play to their strengths.

In March of 2015, Mark Meravy and Terry Carr won the tournament and nearly $18,000 with a 10-fish

limit of 30 pounds, 4 ounces. They put together the winning weight by focusing on an area holding large female saugers, fishing ¼- to 3/8ounce jigs tipped with soft-plastic trailers sprayed with Berkley Gulp!

Alive! attractant.

The Cabela’s MWC offers lucrative payouts, which are based on the number of teams entered in each event. Plus, the MWC Big Fish Pot, MWC side pot payouts, along with sponsor bonuses including Ranger Cup, Abu Garcia, Lowrance Electronics and Okuma add thousands more to the total. Additional bonuses can push the tally even higher. As an added incentive, the first-place team will win a $1,000 Cabela’s National Team Championship Prize Package including paid NTC entry, travel stipend, team jerseys and plaques.

Inspections and weigh-ins will be held at the Spring Valley Boat Club.

Teams will be allowed to weigh five walleyes, saugers or saugeyes measuring 14 inches and over each day, and the team with the heaviest twoday total weight will be crowned the tournament champions.

Weigh-ins are free, open to the

public and begin at 4 p.m. As a bonus to budding tournament fans, the Cabela’s MWC, National Professional Anglers Association and Pure Fishing will present a Youth & Family Fishing Clinic immediately after the day-one weigh-in. The first 50 youths will receive rods and reel combos courtesy of the NPAA. Cabela’s MWC qualifiers also serve as “State Championship Events” which adds more excitement to every event. All teams fishing the event are eligible for the State Champions title in that state, and any event with more than 10 teams registered from any state where MWC is not holding a qualifier that year will offer a State Champions title for that state as well.

Besides bragging rights, state champions will earn, at minimum, custom state champions’ prizes and awards, a berth in the Cabela’s NTC, and a spot on the MWC website’s Wall of Fame.

In all, the 2016 schedule includes seven qualifiers in six states and includes a diverse selection of the Walleye Belt’s finest rivers, inland lakes and big-water fisheries.

Baseball: Mendota 6, Hall 5

Trojans edge Hall in season opener

By Bill Schwabenland sports@bcrnews.com

MENDOTA — Trailing 6-1 late, the Hall Red Devils staged a rally over the game’s sixth and seventh innings, but came up a run short of Mendota Tuesday, March 15, in season-opening action for both varsity baseball teams, as the Trojans prevailed, 6-5.

Mendota junior Paxton Kennedy snapped a 1-1 tie with a two-run single to right field in the bottom of the third inning off Hall reliever Jake Merkel.

Kennedy made it a 5-1 game by dropping a two-run double into the right field corner in the bottom of the fifth. Curt Kellen followed with a single to right field to stake the Trojans to a 6-1 lead.

“It was almost like two different games in one,” said Hall coach Tom Keegan. “The first part of the game, we just couldn’t keep them off the bases. I think we walked six guys (five) and three of them scored.

“If you look at the damage that they did, they were balls that weren’t hit squarely by any means. On a day like this, not many are squared up.

They were just hit in the right spot, and when you’ve got guys on base,

that’s hard to defend.”

Enter Hall freshman Jim DeAngelo, who launched a 3-2 pitch over the left field fence with two runners aboard in the top of the sixth frame to pull the Red Devils to within 6-4 of Mendota.

“He’s a strong kid. He’s just a freshman, and that seemed to definitely ignite us right there,” Keegan said. “It got the bench into it. I give our kids credit, too. Some years back, maybe they just check out and have themselves on the bus back to Spring Valley. Their spirit, their inner drive right there, inner guts, that’ll help us down the road for sure.”

Come the top of the seventh, Ty Rybarczyk opened the inning with a double to deep left field. Rybarczyk stole third base, and soon scored on a Merkel sacrifice fly to center, and it was suddenly a 6-5 game.

But Mendota’s defense ended the contest with Hall’s next batter, on a harmless flyout to center field.

“This was a great ball game for March 15,” said Mendota coach Aaron Sester. “Both of our first games, I never would have thought … This was like a mid-May game.

Both teams played really fundamentally sound, I thought. And we just

got one more big two-out hit than they did.

Kudos to them. We were up, 6-1, going into the sixth, and they could have rolled over and died, and they didn’t. They fought back and put a scare into our kids.”

Besides DeAngelo’s three-run shot, Hall got single RBIs from Merkel and Cody Saepharn.

Kennedy had a single and double for Mendota, good for four RBIs and half of his team’s four total hits.

Michael McLachlan supplied his team’s first RBI of the season, while Kellen’s fifth inning RBI virtually won the game for the Trojans.

Evan Weber worked the game’s first four innings on the mound to earn the win for the Trojans. Weber gave up one earned run on one hit, walking two and striking out five.

Cruz Figueroa earned the save for Mendota, despite giving up four earned runs in three innings on four hits, including DeAngelo’s home run.

Hall starter Brant Vanaman went two and 2/3 innings, suffering the loss when Kennedy plated the first two of his four runs. Vanaman gave up no hits, walked three, and struck out two.

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Soccer this year and we call ourselves defensive warriors. Our goal is to not allow shots, so we don’t have to worry about allowing goals. The two goals they did have, we had miscues that created those opportunities,” Young said. “If we keep the same approach and continue to work, we’ll patch up those mistakes.”

The second half was much the same as the first with the Tigresses getting on the board early on a goal set up from junior forward Jenna Grimmer to Sarah Murray that was the first of three unanswered goals to start the second half.

Streator snuck one more goal

in with 3:34 to play, but that was only a consolation as the Tigresses had a strangle hold on the victory already and went on to win 5-2.

The Tigress defense created the opportunities and the Tigresses offense capitalized with five players finding the back of the net in Mall, Anna Murray, Sarah Murray, Schenck and Young.

“We play from the 30s in and don’t like to allow shots on goal from inside 30 yards. We did a good job of keeping them out of their offensive zone,” Young said. “We can correct those little mistakes throughout the season, and we will continue to work on improving in every area that we can.”

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Tigers, powered by All-Staters Joe Ruklick and Lew Flinn, placed fourth their second go-around.

Prophetstown (1): The Prophets made state in 1973-74 falling in the Class A quarterfinals to Quincy Catholic.

Riverdale (1): The Rams followed Prophetstown to state in 1974-75, falling to Elmhurst Timothy Christian in the Class A quarterfinals. The Rams were knocked out of the super-sectionals the next year by ROVA. Sherrard (1): The Tigers made state in 1991-92, falling to Normal U-High in the Class A quarterfinals. They were knocked out in the super-sectionals in 1995-96.

Amboy, Erie and St. Bede have all won regionals, but have yet to reach the next level in the IHSA State Tournament. The Bruins were highly successful in the former State Catholic Tournament, placing seven times from 1926-

1940, including first in 1938 and second in 1936.

Mascot challenge: And then there were two. The Comcast Sports Network Mascot Challenge final round has been set between the Freeport Pretzels and the Elk Grove Grenadiers.

Voters have until 4 p.m. Thursday, March 17, to vote online at http://www.csnchicago.com/ mascotmadness.

What is a Grenadier you ask?

It’s the highest ranking soldier in the British army, who is responsible for throwing grenades.

The Pretzels are in recognition of the old German bakeries in Freeport. Did you know the Pretzels play an annual rivalry basketball game with the Monroe (Wis.) Cheesemakers? The game is dubbed, “The Snack Bowl.”

Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR Sports Editor. Contact him at khieronymus@bcrnews.com.

From Page 11 Princeton’s Sarah Murray takes aim for a second-half goal against Streator Tuesday at Bryant Field.

BCR photo/ Dan Dwyer

Hieronymus From Page 11 schools’ state appearances around the Three Rivers.

Bureau Valley (3): Brad Bickett’s Storm won an unprecedented three straight third-place finishes in Class A in 1999-00, 2000-01 and 2001-02.

Fulton (3): The Steamers last reached state in 1973 in Class A, falling in the state quarterfinals to Maple Park Kaneland. Fulton first reached state in 1936 and again in 1958 in the one-class system.

Hall (2): Eric Bryant’s Hustlin’ Hall Red Devils made repeat trips to the state championship in 199697 and 1997-98 in Class A, falling in both title games. Hall was a member of the NCIC at the time.

Kewanee (9): The Boilers had the most state appearances of all TRAC members with nine,

all coming prior to joining the league, however. This includes three Sweet 16 berths in the oneclass system, which included a trip to the state tournament, KHS’ first appearance was in 1931-32 when it placed fourth in one class. The Boilers made backto-back appearances in Class A in 1993 and ‘94.

Morrison (1): The Mustangs fell in the state quarterfinals in its only state berth in 1976-77.

Newman (0): The Comet reached the state threshold three times, falling in super-sectional play all three times, the last time two years ago.

Orion (0): The Chargers fell in all three super-sectional appearances, most recently as 2010-11 in 1A. Princeton (2): Back in its glory days, the Tigers made back-toback state appearances in 195354 and 1954-55. Don Sheffer’s

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Scoreboard Baseball

At Mendota Hall 010 003 1 - 5 5 1 Mendota 102 030 0 - 6 4 1 Hall (0-1): Rybarczyk 2b 3-1-1-0, McDonald ss 3-0-0-0, Merkel 3b-p 3-01-1, Sangston c 3-1-1-0, Vanaman p-cf 3-1-1-0, DeAngelo cf-3b 2-2-1-3, Russell dh 1-0-0-0, Resetich rf-pr, 0-0-0-0, Pullam 1b 3-0-0-0, Saepharn lf 3-0-01. Totals: 24-5-5-5. 2B: Rybarczyk. HR: DeAngelo. LP: Vanaman (2.2 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 K). RP: Merkel (3.1 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K). LOB: 5.

Mendota (1-0): WP: Weber (4 ip, 1 r, 1 er, 1 h, 2 bb, 5 k, 2 hbp). Leading hitters: Kennedy (2-3, 4 RBI), Kellen (RBI).

At Toulon Stark County 5, Bureau Valley 4.

Basketball

3A Boys State Tournament at Peoria FRIDAY: New Lenox Lincoln Way West (21-9) vs. Peoria Manual (26-4), 12:15 p.m. Westchester St. Joseph vs. Belleville Althoff, 2 p.m. SATURDAY: Third place 12:15 p.m. Title - 2 p.m.

4A Boys State Tournament at Peoria FRIDAY: Rockford Auburn vs. Chicago Currie, 6:30 p.m. Simeon vs. Lisle Benet, 8:15 p.m. SATURDAY: Third place - 6:30 p.m. Title - 8:15 p.m.

Softball

At Mendota Hall 120 203 0 - 8 13 2 Mendota 000 000 0 - 0 2 na WP: Pikula (1-0. LP: Klema. Hall hitting: Mautino (3-4, 5 RBI, 2 R, 2B), Pikula (3-4, 2 RBI, 2B), Nielsen (2-4), Keegan (2-4, 2 R).

At Princeton Rock Falls 301 202 0 - 8 11 1 Princeton 000 000 0 - 0 0 1 WP: Soltow (4 IP) H, 5 K, 1 BB). LP: Holmbeck. RF: Soltow (2 hits, HR, 2 RBI), Janssen (2 hits).

Girls soccer

At Princeton Princeton 5, Streator 2. PHS scoring: Mall, Anna Murray, Sarah Murray, Schenck and Young.

At LaSalle L-P 8, DePue 1. DePue scoring: Torres (Rios).

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FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

The following items will be offered by Public Auction located at “The Shed” (REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE), 401 W. Main St., Wyanet, IL 61379 on: Look for this and upcoming auctions on rickrediger.com & to see additional consignments

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 AT 9:00 A.M.

TRACTORS: JD 4440, Power Shift, # 001584R, 7646 hrs, 3 remote, dual pto, 3 pt, 18.4-38 axle duals, overhaul @ 7,000 hrs.; JD 4640, Quad Trans, 18.4-42 & axle duals (90%), 2 remotes, 1000 pto, 3 pt w/ quick hitch, new radiator, recent overhaul; JD AR gas tractor, 6 volt electric start, 14.9 – 26 new, cast wheels, Nice; JD G gas tractor, 12 volt electric start, NF, runs, cast wheels, Nice; PLANTER, TILLAGE & SPRAYERS: Kinze 3500 8/16 row planter, Kinze Monitor, bean cups only, very well maintained planter, extra nice; 2 - JD 7000, 4 row 30, 3 pt, ground driven; JD 7000 2 row 30, pull type planter; 2008 JD 1770NT 24row30 planter, central fill w/1.6 bu. Rowboxes, Precision meters and air force down pressure, air clutches, Smart boxes, drawbar hitch; DMI Tigermate 25’ Field cult, 3 bar tyne harrow & hitch, Nice; Lindsey 4 section harrow and cart, 24’; M&W 1465 Earthmaster 7 leg ripper; IH disc chisel; CIH 3900 25 ½’ disc, 3 bar tyne, 7 ½” space, Nice; JD 235 23 ½’ disc w/Remlinger mtd harrow; Mcfarlane 28’ 4x4 harrow; DMI 3250 8 row 30 tool bar, strip till, disc closers, anhydrous; Yetter tool bar caddy; Pepin 9 bar flex harrow 24’, on cart, manual fold, hyd. Lift, like New; JD 960 24’ field cult w/5 bar spike harrow; DMI 2800 11 knife side dress applicator w/850 gal tank, ground driven pump; 2006 Bestway 1850 gal sprayer, 90’ boom (5 section), Raven 450, Hardi foamer, Inductor, 150 gal rinse tank; Noble 3 pt 8R30 cultivator; JD 3 pt, 6R30 cultivator; Like New 33’, 5 bar spike harrow, off cultivator; 500 gal 3 pt sprayer, 45’ boom, 3 way boom control, hyd. Pump; JD 7000 8 row 36” planter, starter fert., row cleaners, Kinze bean meters; JD 250 monitor; Glencoe 8r36” RM cultivator; GRAIN CARTS, GRAVITY WAGONS AND AUGERS: J&M 875 auger cart, 30.5L-32 tires, roll tarp, adjustable spout, red, very nice; Brent 740 gravity wagon, 445 tires, brakes, lights, roll tarp, Very Nice; 2 – Parker 525 gravity wagons, Very Nice; M&W 500 bu Auger Cart, 24.532 tires, good shape; Brent 544 Gravity Wagon, 425 tires, brakes, lights, roll tarp, fenders, sharp; Kory 340 Gravity Wagon, 16.5L-16.1 tires, repaint green, Nice; Brandt 1060 Swing-a-way Auger, like New; 2-300 bu Gravity boxes (Bradford) on 10T gears; Kewanee elevator, PTO; Kewanee 40’ elevator (PTO, hay); 150 Gravity box on 8T gear; Flare box & gear w/IH end gate seeder; Hutchinson 24 1/2’ x 6” roof auger, w/head; Hutchinson 29’ x 8” roof auger w/head and carrier bearing; TRAILERS AND TRUCKS: 2012 Featherlite 7’ x 24’ livestock trailer, alumn., gooseneck, single gate, Like New; 1975 Ford F600 grain truck, single axle, V-8, 4 + 2 transmission, Very Nice; 1977 Chief 24’ Gooseneck livestock trailer; HAY EQUIPMENT: 1990 JD 328 square baler, Very Nice; JD 5 bar hay rake, pull type; JD 64 hay rake; New Idea 5 bar pull type hay rake; JD 14T Square baler, runs great; NI 5 wheel rake, Good Condition; MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND PARTS: Kory 21’ head tote, Like New; JD 20 series front weights & starters; PTO power unit on cart, 20 HP, 3 phase; 24 – 1.6 bu seed boxes off JD 1770 planter; 24 – Insecticide boxes off JD 1770 planter; 16 – Yetter Viper II liquid fert openers; 16 – Wavy Coulters (7000 series); 8 – JD 7000 seed boxes w/Kinze brush meters; 8 – row cleaners off JD 7000; 8 – Martin 15” spike tooth row cleaners off JD 7000; JD 320, 48” deck; AC 914, 44” deck; MUCH, MUCH, MORE – CONSIGNMENTS DAILY Currently Accepting Consignments – Many more by Sale Day Watch for additions on www.rickrediger.com NUMBER SYSTEM WILL BE USED – I.D. REQUIRED TERMS: CASH OR GOOD CHECK – NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

REDIGER AUCTION SERVICE, WYANET, IL 815-699-7999 Rick Rediger – Jeremy Rediger – Jon Moon

Your Next Home Could Be Found Right Here!

815-875-4461 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) James P. Brown; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15 CH 00052 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 4/28/16 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 16-17-234-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 426 W. Putnam, Princeton, IL 61356 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876.

Please refer to file number 14-15-11639.

I687753 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

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NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on March 7, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Bureau County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Owen Transportation located at 22723 1075 N Ave., Princeton, IL 61356.

Dated this 7th day of March, 2016. /s/Kamala S.

Hieronymus Bureau County Clerk Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 10, 17 and 24, 2016.

hour of 10:00 a.m. at Bureau County Courthouse 700 S. Main Street, First Floor Princeton, IL 61356, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Bureau and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF BLOCK 1 OF JOSHUA D. MERCER’S ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW CITY OF PRINCETON, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 1, AND RUNNING THENCE EAST 63-1/2 FEET; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH HALF OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE WEST TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1; THENCE NORTH TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; ALL LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF BUREAU IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. PIN 16-17-234-001 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 426 W. Putnam, Princeton, IL 61356 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject Continued on page 18

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 13TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT BUREAU COUNTY - PRINCETON, ILLINOIS JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ) PLAINTIFF ) Vs. ) James P. Brown; et. al. ) DEFENDANTS ) 15-CH-00052 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/22/2016, the Sheriff of Bureau County, Illinois will on 4/28/16 at the

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Continued from page 17 property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-11639.

I687753 Published in the Bureau County Republican Mar. 17, 24 and 31, 2016.

NOTICE LaMoille Township, Bureau County, Illinois will accept bids on a 2000 Model No 2554 International Tandem dump truck with plow frame and 18,000lb front axle and 40,000 real axles. Truck has 90,000 miles with a 530 International diesel and 6 speed Allison automatic transmission. Truck can be seen at the LaMoille Township Building in Van Orin, Illinois. Bids will be opened on April 12, 2016 at approximately 8:00 p.m. at the regular meeting at the LaMoille Township Office located in Van Orin, Illinois.

The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

For more information or to view the truck call: Richard Gross, Highway Commissioner, 815-6382181.

Published in the Bureau County Republican March 17, 19 and 22, 2016.

THE CROSSINGS 1215 N. Maple St.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Rental Assistance may be available Applications are available on site in application box PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS

815-872-1380

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New Listing! Country Home LaMoille! Old time charm w/ this farmette. 5 BR, hardwood floors, amazing woodwork, butler’s pantry, antique fixtures, FP & MORE! #09157952

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New Listing! $70,000 New Listing! $137,000 Dalzell! Adorable 2 BR w/ Princeton! Lovely 3 Br home large backyard, attached w/ open floor plan vaulted garage. Roof & furnace LR ceiling. Updated kitchen 2009. Vinyl siding, attached w/ SS appliances (2011). garage plus shed. Central air.

Furnace/AC 2011. Deck. #09154880 #09155780

New Listing! $119,900 Princeton! Move In Ready! 3 BR, FR 13’x20” (or 4th BR).

Cathedral ceilings, patio, deck & gazebo - fenced yard. 2 car garage & carport. #09156627

$89,500 - Princeton!

Price Reduced! $119,500 What a REHAB! Wonderful lot, Walnut! 3 BR ranch on culnew windows, siding & more! de-sac. Oversized deck & 3 BR (second floor added). patio, Fr w/ gas FP, attached Vinyl siding, CA, enclosed 2 car garage. Numerous porch, detached garage. updates. Finished basement. #08965795 #08959682

1221 North Main Street Princeton, IL

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1335 Deerfield Rd., Princeton :15 5- 3 2:1

1807 Fletcher St., Princeton 30 - 4: :3 30

New Listing! $36,900 Henry! Farmette on 3.33 Acres (mol). Machine shed, 2 car garage. home w/ 3 BR, 2 full baths, main laundry, updated kitchen.

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Price Reduced! $315,000 Princeton! 4694 sq. ft. of space. on 1.59 acre lot.

Fabulous charming home - many updates. Breakfast room, sunroom, porch & gazebo! #09084362

$99,700 - Princeton!

Price Reduced! $270,500 $145,000 - Princeton!

3 BR home. Updates Princeton Sherwood Glen!

2,000 sq. ft. home w/ 3 BR windows, insulation, bath, In-ground pool - balcony, & 2 baths. Large oversized HWH. Attached garage. Fenced deck. Amish kitchen cabinetry deck & patio. Property dog run w/ access to shelter overlooks ravine. 4 BR, & appliances stay! Above Fireplaces, finished basement. area. Spacious laundry room. ground pool. Furnace/AC #09096044 #09029472 2010. #09158648

$155,000 - Country Home Malden! on 1.85 acre (mol).

Home w/ 3 BR, 2 FP & many updates. Property features 2 paddocks, barn & several other outbldgs. 17’x23’ FR. #08958772

Price Reduced! $39,900 Ohio! Stunning home w/ original woodwork & doors, foyer, open front porch, large kitchen, LR w/ FP. Bath on each level, 4 BR, deck. #09104856

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$112,500 - Princeton!

New Listing! $139,500 21 ft. screened porch, Princeton! Wonderful 4 BR spacious 3 BR, updated home on over 1/2 acre lot. kitchen, newer appliances, Newer appliances, 20’x22’ FR. hardwood floors, many built- New roof, siding, drive 2006. ins. Furnace/AC 2013. 3 car Furnace 2004. Duct work garage. #08885382 cleaned. #09158715

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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Quality built 3 BR home on .64 acre with 1829 sq.ft. 1976 addition added Family Room, DR, & large deck.

MLS# 09091677

Charming home w/updated kitchen & large main-floor laundry. Newer windows & fenced-in back yard. Great starter home at a great price!

MLS# 09164087

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1310 S. Main St., Princeton

Elegant home with 4694 sq.ft. on 1.59 acres. Updated kitchen w/granite countertops. Stunning woodwork with intricate carvings. 2-story coach house and gazebo. This home is truly a rare find! MLS# 09084362

1230 Timber Ridge Rd., Princeton Spacious 4 BR, 3 Bath home in desirable Timber Ridge country subdivision. 1944 sq.ft. on main level w/mostly finished lower level that doubles the space. MBR Suite w/private deck. Great location! Great price! Call today! MLS# 09055573

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426 N. Main • Princeton, IL SuccessRealtyOnline.com EN OP 1-2 T A S

416 N. Chestnut St, Princeton Immaculate 3BR, 1.5 Bath home w/ 3-Season Sunroom Fenced-in back yard. New HWH 2015, Kitchen floor 2014, DW 2013, Roof 2006.

MLS# 09006266

809 W. Hudson St.

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906 E. Cleveland St., Ladd

Beautiful 3 BR, 2 Bath ranch with updated kitchen & bathrooms. Home has lots of charm, a large lot, & great location! MLS# 09118303

637 Honeygo Land(Park Place)

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440 E. Crown St., Princeton

Unique home with lots of character on 1/3 acre. Great location for tailgate parties near Princeton High School.

MLS# 09089887

Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 Bath home with in-ground pool in quiet country subdivision. Private deck overlooking wooded ravine. Finished basement has BR, FR w/fireplace, & full bath.

MLS# 09029472

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Country estate on 7.25 acres with 4 BR, 3 Bath 3400 sq.ft. home. 3-car garage plus 30x36 workshop. The grounds have ponds, timber, hills, a private shooting range, horseshoe pit, & hundreds of perennials. Enjoy summer in this peaceful country setting. MLS# 09095469

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1000 Autumn Ridge (Fox Creek)

1015 Sherwood Glen, Princeton 11879 Holiday Fin Rd., McNabb

22305 3150 East St., Arlington

Amazing home with 3 stories of space on 1.17 acres! Walk-up 3rd floor with 4 additional rooms. Updated kitchen & newer roof, siding, HWH, septic, & Furnace/CA. Enjoy summer in the country w/above-ground pool for summer fun! MLS# 09105521

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THROUGH MARCH 31ST

STOP IN TODAY FOR UNBELIEVABLE DEALS

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Must take delivery by 3-31-16.

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It’s March and at Prescott Brothers that means every day is your lucky day! Why, because we have decided to sell some very select vehicles at the lowest price we can.

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2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SE #C2430A

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

2012 Ford Excape Limited

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 SXT

2015 Ram 1500 Express

2011 Ram 1500 Big Horn

2015 Dodge Journey SE

2013 Chrysler 200 Touring

#C4209

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2015 Ford Escape SE

2006 Jeep Wrangler Sport

2009 Ford F-150 XLT

2010 Ford F-150 XLT

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2013 Ford F-150 XLT

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INCLUDES LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

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2013 Ford F-350 XLT

2013 Ford Fiesta SE

2012 Ford Fusion SE

2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Work Truck

2013 Cadillac SRX Luxury

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$24,999

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2011 Lincoln MKX

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$33,999

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$9,900

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$26,790

1502 W. PERU ST. PRINCETON, IL 61356

800-976-4406 PrescottPrinceton.com

St. Margaret’s s Center for Family Health

Open House

Saturday, March 19th, 2016 10am - 2pm

We are excited to provide the community of Princeton and the surrounding communities with Family Medicine, OB/GYN, and Convenient Walk-In Care all under one roof. Help celebrate by joining us for lunch and a tour of our brand new Princeton clinic, which opened earlier this year.

Refreshments & Prize Giveaways.

1916 North Main Street, Princeton

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Conveniently located on Main Street in the Old Sullivan’s Building, less than a mile south of Interstate 80.

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